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Lizard Breath

#EDBB32

RGB 237, 187, 50 · HSL 44°, 84%, 56% · CMYK 0, 21, 79, 7

Lizard Breath is #EDBB32 in HEX — rgb(237, 187, 50), hsl(44°, 84%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 79%, 7%).

Lizard Breath pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 84%, 56%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#EDBB32

RGB237, 187, 50

HSL44°, 84%, 56%

HSV44°, 79%, 93%

CMYK0, 21, 79, 7

Decimal15579954

CSS RGBrgb(237, 187, 50)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 84%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Sunflower DE5391

ΔE 1.9 · #F0BE3A

Valspar

Buttered Toffee 3005-3A

ΔE 3.1 · #EFBB3B

Vista Paint

Devonshire K-496

ΔE 3.5 · #F2BA2B

Dulux

Softsun S16H7

ΔE 3.8 · #F3C440

Behr

Bling Bling P280-6

ΔE 4.5 · #F4BA2A

PPG

Be Daring 1211-7

ΔE 5.4 · #FFC943

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 5.5 · #FECA43

Hallman-Lindsay

Warm Fuzzies 830

ΔE 5.6 · #F5B72E

Benjamin Moore

Sun 350

ΔE 5.7 · #E5BD3C

Sherwin-Williams

Eye Catching SW6914

ΔE 6.8 · #DDB835

RAL

Broom Yellow 1032

ΔE 8.3 · #D6AE01

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 8.5 · #FFBA38

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 8.9 · #FAD140

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 9.1 · #FFCA2C

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 14.7 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 18 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#EDBB32

#3163ED

Analogous

#ED5D31

#EDBB32

#C1ED31

Triadic

#EDBB32

#31EDBB

#BB31ED

Split-Complementary

#EDBB32

#31C1ED

#5D31ED

Tetradic

#EDBB32

#31ED5D

#3163ED

#ED31C1

Monochromatic

#7A5C0B

#C09211

#EDBB32

#F3D277

#F9E9BD

Rectangle

#EDBB32

#63ED31

#3163ED

#BB31ED

Compound

#EDBB32

#C1ED31

#3163ED

#5D31ED

Variations

Lighter

#F1C85A

#ECD28C

#EFE3C1

Darker

#D7A10D

#977006

#5A4202

Saturation

#AB9C73

#EDBB31

#F6BF28

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.79:1

Fail

vs Black

11.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDBB32

#DCC730

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDBB32

#C5C556

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDBB32

#F0AFBA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Lizard Breath brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#F1B941

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#EDBB32

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#DEBE65

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEECE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#2351D0

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #EDBB32;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDBB32;

CSS Variable

--color-lizard-breath: #EDBB32;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lizard-breath': '#EDBB32' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDBB32] text-[#EDBB32]

SCSS

$lizard-breath: #EDBB32;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDBB32?

#EDBB32 is Lizard Breath, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EDBB32 warm or cool?

Lizard Breath reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Lizard Breath?

Lizard Breath works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Lizard Breath?

Lizard Breath pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Lizard Breath?

You can download Lizard Breath on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Lizard Breath?

The hex code is #EDBB32. In RGB it's 237, 187, 50, and in HSL it's 44°, 84%, 56%.

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